Sequentially, sales for the industrial gases distributor rose 7% from the second quarter 2009.
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The distributor recorded a loss of $2.6 million for the first nine months.
Lawson Products Sales, Profit Fall in 3Q Read More »
The manufacturer of packaging materials recorded significantly higher profits as a result of lower cost of sales during the third quarter.
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Textron’s industrial segment sales down $203 million.
Textron 3Q Sales Decline 27% Read More »
Core sales for the diversifed manufacturer declined 15% in the quarter.
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Sales in the industrial market fell 30.5% for the manfucturer of advanced composites.
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Input costs and prices continue to go up; job losses are moderating; and capital spending is positive for the first time this year.
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Benco President Chuck Cohen on building efficiencies.
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Same-store sales fell 15%, with declines across all sales segments for the HVAC/R distributor.
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Three-month moving average moves above -0.7, signaling the end of the recession could be near.
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Sales by the test/measurement instrument distributor were boosted by wind energy-related sales.
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Three of four broad categories post gains during the month, lead by increases in auto sector production.
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Year to date, sales for the medical and surgical supplies distributor are up 13.5%.
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This table highlights key financial metrics and trading multiples for 27 publicly traded distributors in the industrial and building products industries up to Sept. 30, 2009. Download this data below. Also find graphic illustrating median EBIDTA multiples for the same distribution companies.
These materials, prepared by Robert W. Baird & Co. for MDM, are for informational purposes only.
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